Question 1

what are the causes of cervical dysplasia?

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HPV: The overwhelming majority of cervical dyplasia is caused by hpv (human papilloma virus). Hpv is a virus transmitted sexually. Most cases of hpv will resolve on their own but some cases will persist and lead to precancerous (dysplasia) changes in the cervix. Some cases of cervical dysplasia can progress to cervical cancer so proper follow up with your doctor is key.

Question 2

what is cause of cervical adenopathy?

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Varied: Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck can be from varied reasons including metastatic head and neck cancer, lung cancer, dental cavities, gum disease, lymphoma or can be benign. Follow-up with you physician for further care.

Question 3

what are the causes of cervical cancer in women?

Accepted Answer

HPV: The number one cause of cervical cancer is infection with the human papilloma virus (hpv).  Other risk factors include socioeconomic status, family history, age, smoking, sexual history, etc.  Luckily, your body will clear the hpv within 2 years normally and for most women, the progression to cancer is not a problem.  Please get your pap smears on time.  This is a life saver and a wonderful test.

Question 4

likely causes of cervical cancer in women?

Accepted Answer

HPV: Almost all causes of cervical cancer are attributed to abnormal changes of the uterine cervix from previous exposure to certain strains of HPV (human papillomavirus) obtained through prior sexual contact.  It's believed to take many years to develop after initial exposure and so regular gyn check-ups and pap smears are recommended.  Recently, a vaccine for younger women (under 26) is recommended.

Question 5

what is the major cause of cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

HPV: Human papilloma virus has been identified as the primary reason of cervical cancer in > 99% of cases. That's why it is paramount for all sexually active women age 20 and older to have their pap smears done on a regular basis.

Question 6

what are the causes of cervical dysplasia besides hpv?

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Depends on multiple: Factors.  Hpv accounts for about 80% of cervical cancers.  Other risk factors for cancer and by extension for dysplasia are age at first intercourse, number of partners, smoking and genetic predisposition.

Question 7

apart from having sex, are there other causes of cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: First of all, having sex does not cause cervical cancer. The virus that can go on to lead cervical cancer can be passed by sex as well as any other type of skin to skin contact. Other things that increase risk of cervical cancer are: smoking, herpes infection, HIV infection and not getting pap smears as recommended by your gyn.

Question 8

what are the causes of cervical cancer? can it be possible to those who had sex earlier their lives?

Accepted Answer

Screening is needed: Environmental exposures are the most important risk factors in cervical cancer. The risk include-early onset sexual activity , multiple sexual partner-especially with high risk partner- known to have hpv, history of std,  immunocompromised etc. Now, the more risk factors the higher your risk is to have cervical cancer. Pap-smear is the key.

Question 9

what are the other causes of cervical cancer besides hpv?

Accepted Answer

: It took us decades of research to link cervical cancer to some strains of HPV. Pap smears were done for early detection several decades before the HPV link was known. We do know that some cases have no evidence of any prior HPV infection but the origin remains elusive.

Question 10

how long will pap smears take before results are final? and are they necassery if you're not at risk for hpv? any other causes of cervical cancer?

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Cervical cancer: Usually 3 days in most labs. 
Yes, current guideline recommend you be screened regardless your risk for hpv infection because not all cervical cancer is caused by hpv infection. Women under age 30 should not be screened with hpv testing. The combination of hpv and pap testing is an option for screening women age 30 and older. Other cervical cancer risk include: smoking, oral contraceptive use, .

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